Although US network NBC promoted the upcoming comedy heavily during its recent Olympics coverage, the adaptation of the successful Australian series has reportedly failed to register with uninterested American viewers.
The nominees for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced! That’s right, folks, an entire year has gone by and it’s time once more for the most magical night in TV Land. Check out the list of potential winners right here, let us know what you think of them.
Among the pickups were two comedy-driven, New York-based police procedurals: the Nathan Fillion starrer “Castle” and ensembler “The Unusuals.” On the comedy side, the Victor Fresco-penned laffer “Better Off Ted” scored an order, as did the Alyssa Milano sitcom “Single With Parents.”
The Beijing Olympics have closed and a dizzying torrent of fresh programming is unleashed on the airwaves: some of our favourite programs are returning (Australian Idol, Dancing with the Stars), and new shows are making their small-screen debut (90210, The Strip).
The writers of gangland TV drama ‘Underbelly’ have won one of the highest honours from their peers at the Australian Writers’ Guild awards last night. Peter Gawler, Greg Haddrick and Felicity Packard won the award for best television mini series adaptation.
Democratic politicians receive a 40% increase in contributions in the 30 days after appearing on the comedy cable show ‘The Colbert Report’. In contrast, their Republican counterparts essentially gain nothing.
Among the criticisms are that commentators don’t have accurate sporting knowledge, that there are too many ads, and that programs like the morning chat show Yum Cha are too fluffy. However, despite the complaints the ratings are soaring. In total, 4.8 million Australians have now watched all or part the Olympic Games on Seven.
The Opening Ceremony, held on August 8 - the number eight is considered lucky in China - was reportedly viewed by a staggering 1 billion people - 842 million of them in China, where it was estimated that almost 70 percent of the population tuned in.
Wahlberg is an executive producer of the Emmy-nominated Entourage, though he’s only once appeared in front of the camera, in the drama’s very first episode. He’ll make a second appearance in the upcoming fifth season.
The reason 15-year-old Miley, who started shooting Hannah Montana when she was just 11, wants out is simple: she’s apparently had enough of filming the show.